Consultant Radiologist with Specialist Interest in Chest Imaging
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Telford, TF1 6TF
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
10 September 2026
10 days left
Job description
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is looking for a Consultant Radiologist with specialist interest in Chest Imaging to support Lung Cancer...
- Share in the general imaging workload and collaborate with colleagues to support tumour-specific and other sub-specialty reporting, using PACS.
- Contribute to the general work of the department would be expected from the successful applicant, including reporting of the general radiographic examinations carried out within the main sites, as well as in the various community hospital locations in Shropshire and the CDC.
- Maintain a general Radiology practice while contributing to sub-specialty areas, as per departmental needs.
- To work flexibly according to changes in work patterns and requirements. Requirement to participate in the non-resident on call and resident evening and weekend working. On call overnight is outsourced from 8.30pm to 8.30am and weekdays and weekends after 5.30pm to provide a more palatable and sustainable work pattern. On site attendance will occasionally be necessary during on call periods.
- General radiological sessions will include in and outpatient cross section as well as plain films and body ultrasound. General skills must be maintained to support the acute hospitals' needs in evening and weekend working.
- Addressing GP and clinician queries and vetting are core to the role.
- To be involved in the organisation and administration of the Radiology Department and teaching of other clinical staff including participation in regular clinico-radiological meetings with other Consultants.
- To be involved in the training of junior Radiology staff.
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is looking for a Consultant Radiologist with specialist interest in Chest Imaging to support Lung Cancer Screening in a busy and expanding department, predominantly based at he Princess Royal Hospital (PRH), with responsibilities across both hospitals' sites.
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) is the main provider of acute hospital services for around half a million people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid Wales.
Our main service locations are the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford and the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) in Shrewsbury which are located 20 minutes' drive apart. Both hospitals provide a wide range of acute hospital services including accident & emergency, outpatients, diagnostics, inpatient medical care and critical care.
Our Poppy's Promise Commitment
We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team -- clinical or non-clinical -- plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.
We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.
Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.
By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values -- ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS, MBChB or equivalent medical qualification
- FRCR or equivalent
Entry Criteria
Essential
- Full registration and a licence to practice with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the following: Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) OR Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration
- Excellent experience in Chest Imaging and knowledge of Cross-Sectional Imaging
- Broad radiology skills and experience, including CT, US, plain films, and ultrasound MRI
- Experience in chest biopsy
- Experience in Cancer Imaging
- Experience of active participation in MDT working
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical patient care, including contributing to on-call duties
- Skilled in providing expert clinical opinions across a broad spectrum of radiological challenges
- Commitment to continuous professional development, including evaluating personal practice and audit
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise work
Desirable
- Proven ability to plan and develop radiology services focused on delivering patient-centred care.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
13 August 2026
Last checked
17 August 2026
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